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WorksheetsPunctuation & Capitalization
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following examples is using the comma properly?
June, 2016
3, June 2016
June 3 2016
June 3, 2016
Which of the following is NOT a proper use of the comma?
The comma is used whenever we want to finish a thought or sentence.
When the date is written with the day/month/year or month/year, no comma is needed.
If the date is written in the American format with month/day/year, a comma should be used between the day and year.
If the weekday is included with the date, it should be separated with a comma.
True or False - In salutations or greetings, a comma is not used after Dear but it is used after words such as Hi, Hello, or Good Morning?
True
False
Which of the following examples is an incorrect use of the comma in salutations?
Hello Susan,
Good morning, Ms. Smith,
Dear Lara,
Dear, Annemarie,
What will happen if you skip using a terminal point?
The thought is complete
You have a question to ask
It'll look like you never completed your thought
It'll look like you have completed your thought
Check all that apply- Which of the punctuation marks below are terminal points?
.
!
?
,
Why should you avoid using too many question marks in an email?
You will sound too friendly
It will sound like you are interrogating your customer
You will sound mad
It will sound like you are not happy with your customer
True or False- You should use exclamation marks in your customer service interactions?
True
False
What is a semicolon used for?
It can connect two unique, but related, sentences.
It can connect two different types of sentences.
It can connect two incomplete thoughts.
It can connect a sentence instead of using a terminal point.
What will happen if you overuse the exclamation mark?
It will seem like you want to add more information.
It will appear that you are happy and excited.
You’ll come across as hyper and overexcited or rude.
It will come across as a very professional communication.
True or False- Exclamation marks are considered very professional?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a capitalization rule?
Capitalize the first word of a sentence
Capitalize people’s names and other proper nouns.
Capitalize the first word of partial quotes.
Capitalize words like mom and grandpa when they are used as a form of address.
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
Cities
Animals
Countries
Religion
True or False- Seasons should be capitalized?
False
True
Which acronym helps people remember what to capitalize?
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
R.O.Y.G.B.I.V.
S.O.C.O.T.O.A.
M.I.N.T.S.
What does the M stand for in MINTS?
money
months
Ms. Griggs
myths
What does the I stand for in MINTS?
interesting things
the word I
idioms
ice cream
What does the N stand for in MINTS?
names of things
nothing
numbers
things you need
What does the T stand for in MINTS?
thinking
true facts
turtles
titles
What does the S stand for in MINTS?
sounds
sister
start of a sentence
something else
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
Next monday is labor day.
Next Monday is Labor day.
next monday is Laser Day.
Next Monday is Labor Day.
Find and correct the capitalization error(s): They will be having a sale on memorial day.
Sale
Memorial
Day, Sale
Memorial Day
